Tennessee State House District 49
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Mike Sparks Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
Connie CashaDemocraticMike SparksRepublican · Incumbent16 years since first win
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Mike Sparks (R) 57.2, Luis Mata (D) 42.8
- Last election
- Mike Sparks (Republican) won by 14.4 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
Side by side
Left column: CashaRight column: Sparks
- Donor-based spectrum
- LiberalCentristConservativeSparksNo published score for Casha
- Races
- None listed
- Won 8 of 8
- Years since first win
- Not available
- 16
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Candidates on the ballot
- Connie CashaDemocratic
- Mike SparksIncumbentRepublican
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Official results for Tennessee
History (27 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 26,853
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 49, 1972 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMike SparksWon Republican 15,36157.2% DemocraticLuis Mata Democratic 11,49242.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,016
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 49, 1972 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMike SparksWon(incumbent) Republican 7,74459.5% DemocraticMorgan Woodberry Democratic 5,27240.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 28,542
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 49, 1972 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMike SparksWon(incumbent) Republican 15,37553.9% DemocraticBrandon Thomas Democratic 13,16746.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,865
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 49, 1972 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMike SparksWon(incumbent) Republican 10,95352.5% DemocraticChris Mayor Democratic 9,91247.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,135
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 49, 1972 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMike SparksWon(incumbent) Republican 13,53161.1% DemocraticBrandon Thomas Democratic 8,60438.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,667
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 49, 1972 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMike SparksWon(incumbent) Republican 7,95962.8% DemocraticMike Williams Democratic 4,70837.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,286
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 49, 1972 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMike SparksWon(incumbent) Republican 12,53058.9% DemocraticMike Williams Democratic 8,75641.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,396
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 49, 1972 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMike SparksWon Republican 10,66858.0% DemocraticKent Coleman(incumbent) Democratic 7,72842.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 29,673
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 49, 1972 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKent ColemanWon(incumbent) Democratic 15,66052.8% RepublicanRick Womick Republican 14,01347.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,149
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 49, 1972 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKent ColemanWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,15155.9% RepublicanOscar D. Gardner Republican 7,99844.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,812
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 49, 1972 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKent ColemanWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,56854.7% RepublicanOscar D. Gardner Republican 11,24445.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,894
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 49, 1972 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKent ColemanWon Democratic 7,96750.1% RepublicanCarroll Uselton Republican 7,92749.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,231
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2001)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 49, 1972 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDonna RowlandWon Republican 14,85358.9% DemocraticMary Ann Eckles(incumbent) Democratic 10,37841.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,185
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2001)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 49, 1972 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMary Ann EcklesWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,10753.9% RepublicanDonna Rowland Republican 6,07846.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,182
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2001)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 49, 1972 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMary Ann EcklesWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,97958.5% RepublicanErnest Burgess Republican 9,20341.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,075
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1994 to 2001)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 49, 1972 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMary Ann EcklesWon Democratic 8,72751.1% RepublicanMike J. Liles(incumbent) Republican 8,34848.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,728
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 1993)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 49, 1972 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMike J. LilesWon(incumbent) Republican 10,07951.1% DemocraticDon R. Ash Democratic 9,64948.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,076
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 49, 1972 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMike J. LilesWon Republican 5,35553.1% DemocraticFred Hobbs(incumbent) Democratic 4,72146.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,938
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 49, 1972 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticFred HobbsWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,936100.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 20.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,604
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 49, 1972 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticFred HobbsWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,80661.9% RepublicanJean Hurt Republican 4,79838.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,091
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 49, 1972 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticFred HobbsWon Democratic 7,091100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,889
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1983)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 49, 1972 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEd MurrayWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,889100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,803
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 49, 1972 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticC. E. DepreistWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,803100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,648
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 49, 1972 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticC. E. DepreistWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,648100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,451
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 49, 1972 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticC. E. DepreistWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,88665.9% RepublicanRobert N. Anderson Republican 3,56534.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,648
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 49, 1972 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticC. E. DepreistWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,648100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,913
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1973)
Tennessee House of Representatives District 49, 1972 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticC. E. DepreistWon Democratic 4,913100.0%
- 2024: MEDSL 2024 official precinct returns (individual_states zips), retrieved Oct 28, 2026. Compiled by MIT Election Data and Science Lab (MEDSL) from official returns; not an official source
- 1972 to 2022: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), retrieved Oct 28, 2026. Compiled by Carl Klarner (Harvard Dataverse) from official returns; not an official source
Last contest in this district on file: 2024.
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Election Wrld. (2026). Tennessee State House District 49, election results 1972 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/tn/house/49. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
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Sources: Census TIGERweb Legislative MapServer (120th CDs layer 0, 119th CDs layer 4, 2026 SLD upper layer 1 and lower layer 2) (US Census Bureau, public domain), retrieved Oct 28, 2026; Open Civic Data division identifiers (census_autogenerated us_sldl/us_sldu and openstates state files); also (sld-recent.json): Open Civic Data division identifiers (country-us) (CC0 (repository); also (sld-recent.json): CC0 1.0), retrieved Oct 28, 2026; Open States people (current) CSVs (CC0-1.0 (Open States people data)), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by Open States volunteers and staff (rosters from state legislature sites) from official returns, not an official source; MEDSL 2024 official precinct returns (individual_states zips) (Not stated in the GitHub repository (an earlier label said "MIT (repo)", which the repository does not support). MEDSL's Harvard Dataverse records are CC0 1.0, but these GitHub files were not checksum-matched to the Dataverse files, so CC0 is not claimed for them.), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by MIT Election Data and Science Lab (MEDSL) from official returns, not an official source; State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse) (CC0 1.0), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by Carl Klarner (Harvard Dataverse) from official returns, not an official source.
District id: ocd-division/country:us/state:tn/sldl:49
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), DIME (ODC-BY), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026